Bayern Munich's 67-matchday run at the top of the Bundesliga is over after a frustrating 0-0 draw at Schalke 04 on Matchday 2, a result that has shifted the mood around the club and raised questions about the squad's depth and attacking efficiency. Vincent Kompany's decision to rest Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and the returning Jamal Musiala from the start backfired as Bayern failed to break down a disciplined Schalke side protected by an outstanding Loris Karius. Luis Diaz was particularly wasteful, missing five clear chances across the opening two league games and posting an xG of 2.49 against a single goal, a concern that analysts have been quick to flag given his lack of a genuine positional backup in the squad.

The result also ended Bayern's run of scoring in 47 consecutive Bundesliga matches, a sequence stretching back to February 2025. Off the pitch, Sky pundit Dietmar Hamann was blunt in his assessment, arguing that summer signing Ismael Saibari is too slow to cover for Kane and that the squad is no stronger than last season after the departures of Raphael Guerreiro, Leon Goretzka, and Nicolas Jackson. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, meanwhile, moved to dismiss speculation over Michael Olise, denying that any concrete offer from Real Madrid was ever received. The club now sits sixth in the Bundesliga table with four points from two games, and attention turns to Thursday's Champions League opener at the Allianz Arena against Bodoe/Glimt.